Inequal: meaning, definitions and examples
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inequal
[ ɪˈnɪkwəl ]
mathematics
Not equal; unequal. Used to describe a comparison between two values where one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.
Synonyms
disproportionate, unequal, uneven
Examples of usage
- The inequality 5 > 3 means that 5 is greater than 3.
- In the equation 2x + 3 < 10, x can take various values that satisfy the inequality.
social sciences
Characterized by disparities or differences, especially in opportunities or treatment.
Synonyms
disproportionate, uneven, unfair
Examples of usage
- The education system in the country is plagued by inequal access to resources.
- There is a growing concern about inequal distribution of wealth in society.
Translations
Translations of the word "inequal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desigual
🇮🇳 असमान
🇩🇪 ungleich
🇮🇩 tidak sama
🇺🇦 нерівний
🇵🇱 nierówny
🇯🇵 不平等
🇫🇷 inégal
🇪🇸 desigual
🇹🇷 eşitsiz
🇰🇷 불평등한
🇸🇦 غير متساوٍ
🇨🇿 nerovný
🇸🇰 nerovný
🇨🇳 不平等的
🇸🇮 neenak
🇮🇸 ójafn
🇰🇿 тең емес
🇬🇪 არათანაბარი
🇦🇿 bərabərsiz
🇲🇽 desigual
Word origin
The word 'inequal' originated from the Latin word 'inequalis', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'aequalis' meaning 'equal'. The concept of inequality has been present throughout human history, with various societies grappling with disparities in wealth, power, and opportunities. The term has been used in mathematics to describe relationships between values and in social sciences to highlight disparities and injustices.
See also: egalitarian, equal, equalitarian, equality, equalization, equalize, equalizing, equally, equals, equivocal, inequality, unequal, unequaled, unequalled, unequally.